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Troubleshooting

If you aren't sure where to start to fix the issue, try the troubleshooting overview. It provides some tips to help you identify and resolve the issue.

Instrument Performance

  • Poor or high relative standard deviation, poor precision, noisy signal
  • Low analytical signal, low analytical sensitivity
  • Running the Instrument Performance test
  • Running the Advanced Valve System test
  • Running the Advanced Dilution System test

 

Accessories

  • ADS 2
  • AVS
  • IsoMist

Instrument

  • Instrument status LED indicators
  • Plasma
  • (Optics) Polychromator
  • Peristaltic pump
  • Camera
  • Water supply
  • Torch loader handle interlock
  • Torch compartment door interlock
  • Preoptics
  • Gas supply
  • RF
  • Electronic and mains
  • Accessory connections
  • Plasma not igniting
  • PC and instrument not communicating
  • Torch overheating

Software

  • General software errors
  • Unable to collect IntelliQuant data
  • Calibration failure
  • Error flags

 

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